Peter Collins Gleeson

Hey there "Pud". I hope your spirit is out there somewhere and that you know that love for you still goes on. You'd be thrilled to know that your high school buddies are putting together a memorial tribute to you in a book for your 50th hs reunion. Matt has been in touch and he's so cool. You were loved and respected by many who have not forgotten you. I'm in touch with Kevin also. He is so grateful for your mentoring! All that's left of our immediate clan is me, David and Dixon. The...

Peter was my brother. He was 3 years older than I. I miss him terribly because we had such history, and our history was intense and full of stories we would love to reflect upon. We loved hard. We fought hard. In the end, I think we were each others' faves. We shared our childhoods together because the other three were about a decade older. As adults, Peter and I had SO MUCH FUN! Debbie, Peter and I were the nightowls who loved to chat for hours. Dixon and David, not so much. Now Debbie and...

Hi Peter,
This is your cousin, Jill. We all miss your big smile that could light up a room, your big jolly laugh that reminds me so much of your Dad's laugh! Peter, I have so many fond memories of the nights singing with your brother, Dixon and sometimes Denny. We'd all be gathered in the living room at 9425 Pine Ave. singing into the wee hours of the morning --- Peggy and Knox were always ALWAYS the last to leave the party!! Peter, I am sending lots of hugs & kisses and please share...

Hey Peter,

The year flew by. On the one year anniversary Friday, Anne and I drove through Forest Park and found the tree she had planted in your memory. It's young and in full bloom, as I'm sure you are once again.

I'm sorry for the last words you heard come out of my mouth that crazy January night 2005...but somehow, I think you know that.

Sleep well...
Mary C.

Hi Peter,

I can't believe that it has been over a year now since you went to a better place. How time really flies.
Peter how I wish you were still alive when I visited Connie and Brandt in the USA last November 2006. I did have a very good time in San Francisco and St. Louis. I met your adorable Mom PG, we had fun together I just hope she still remembers me though.
Brandt is according to Connie a carbon copy of you, he is very intelligent, behave, and lovable. Connie has...

Hi, Pete! I just know you have to be in a good place now because that's the only way any of your life makes sense. I treasure the thoughts of you that remind me what was generous and bright and unique about you. It's very easy to look at the many, many pictures of you that are in scrapbooks and albums at 9425 Pine and at our house and remember how present you were throughout the years as my youngest brother, as my children's uncle, as my husband's brother-in-law. And those pictures remind me...

Hey Peter...
I can't believe it's been a year since you left us. I really miss you. David (my brother) just came in town and we got to spend time with PG and Anne, as well as Dixon and Debbie... we all had dinner one night and thought about how much we wished you were there with us. I saw Brandt a few months ago and loved it. He kept saying my name and looking at me but wouldn't talk to me; he's adorable, and really big like you! I love and miss you.

Hi Honey,
Today is supposed to be our wedding anniversary, but unfortunately you are not here with us to celebrate it. I missed you. Brandt and I are thinking of you all the time. We love you very much and will always will.

Time flies. It seems like yesterday when I remember your smile especially when you're with your family. We are forever greatful for having been able to share a part of your life and for continuing to touch our lives through the friendship we share with Connie and Brandt.
Love,FE 4/3/07